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Regional parliamentary leaders congratulate Vietnam’s top legislator

Leaders of the parliaments of Laos, China and Cambodia have extended congratulations to Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man following his re-election.

Hung Yen Party chief appointed State Auditor General

The National Assembly has elected Nguyen Huu Nghia, a member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hung Yen Provincial Party Committee, as State Auditor General for the 2026-2031 term.

Vietnam names nine committee chiefs for National Assembly

On the afternoon of April 6, the National Assembly elected nine officials to serve as heads of its committees and agencies.

Vietnam names six vice chairs of National Assembly for new term

The National Assembly has elected six new Vice Chairpersons, including Do Van Chien, Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Hong, Nguyen Hong Dien, and Nguyen Doan Anh.

General Secretary To Lam elected State President with unanimous vote

On the morning of April 7, with 495 out of 495 deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly passed a resolution electing General Secretary To Lam as State President for the 2026-2031 term.

Tran Thanh Man re-elected as National Assembly Chairman

The National Assembly of Vietnam has officially re-elected Mr. Tran Thanh Man as Chair of the 16th National Assembly, reaffirming leadership continuity at the start of the new term.

Vietnam’s National Assembly begins key leadership elections

The first session of the National Assembly of Vietnam’s 16th term opened today, with 500 newly elected deputies in attendance, marking the beginning of a crucial period of leadership consolidation and policy direction.

16th National Assembly convenes first session

The first session of the 16th National Assembly was officially convened on the morning of April 6 in Hanoi.

National Assembly to elect and approve 39 senior leadership positions

Vietnam’s new legislature prepares to finalize key leadership roles for the next term.

National Assembly to spend three days on leadership appointments

The upcoming National Assembly session will focus on personnel consolidation, legislation, and urgent policy matters.

Vietnam’s youngest triple-record professor re-elected to parliament

Professor Nguyen Thi Lan has left a strong mark with three “youngest-ever” records. She has been elected to the National Assembly for three consecutive terms - the 14th, 15th and 16th.

National Assembly prepares for pivotal leadership appointments

Vietnam’s newly elected National Assembly is set to convene its first session, where key state leadership positions will be formally appointed.

Eighty-seven self-nominated candidates elected People’s Council deputies

As many as 2,552 provincial-level People’s Council deputies for the 2026–2031 tenure were elected, with the overall structure of new deputies improved.

A young Si La woman brings highland voices to Vietnam’s legislature

A young Si La teacher from Dien Bien has been elected to Vietnam’s National Assembly, bringing attention to education and child welfare in remote highland areas.

83 Central Committee members elected to 16th National Assembly

According to the list of elected deputies to the 16th National Assembly, 83 are members of the Party Central Committee, including all members of the Politburo and the Secretariat.

Young teacher makes history as O Du representative in parliament

A new chapter has opened for Lo Thi Bao Vy as the young woman from the O Du ethnic group has officially been elected to Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly for the 2026-2031 term.

Senior military and police generals elected to new National Assembly

Several high-ranking generals from the military and police have secured seats in Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly, following the official announcement of election results.

Vietnam’s new legislature includes prominent religious figures

The 16th National Assembly features respected religious dignitaries, many of whom bring years of experience and academic distinction.

18 non-party candidates elected to new National Assembly

Vietnam’s latest National Assembly includes 18 deputies who are not members of the Communist Party, reflecting a modest increase from the previous term.

Government members elected to 16th National Assembly

Several senior officials, including ministers and deputy ministers, have secured seats in Vietnam’s newly elected legislature.